5 high yielding ETF s tradeable in the UK

Here are five of the highest‑yielding ETFs that are tradeable in the UK, based strictly on current yield data from UK‑accessible sources. These are all UCITS ETFs, meaning they can be bought via UK brokers and held in an ISA or SIPP.

Top 5 High‑Yielding ETFs (UK‑Tradeable)

Ranked by current dividend yield (GBP‑based where available)

1. Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call UCITS ETF (QYLD‑style UCITS version)

  • Yield: 12.11%
  • Type: Covered‑call equity income
  • Region: US (Nasdaq 100)
  • Notes: Very high yield due to option‑writing; lower growth potential.

2. Global X SuperDividend UCITS ETF (SDIP)

  • Yield: 11.11%
  • Type: Global high‑dividend equities
  • Region: Global
  • Notes: Screens for the highest‑yielding stocks globally; income‑maximising.

3. Global X S&P 500 Covered Call UCITS ETF

  • Yield: 9.91%
  • Type: Covered‑call equity income
  • Region: US (S&P 500)
  • Notes: High income, reduced upside due to call‑writing.

4. iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF (SEDY)

  • Yield: 7.97%
  • Type: Dividend‑focused EM equities
  • Region: Emerging Markets
  • Notes: Higher risk due to EM volatility; strong income profile.

5. Xtrackers STOXX Global Select Dividend 100 Swap UCITS ETF (XGSD)

  • Yield: 6.7%
  • Type: Global high‑dividend equities
  • Region: Global
  • Notes: Tracks 100 high‑yield global stocks; diversified.

Quick Comparison Table

ETFYieldRegionStyle
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call12.11%USCovered‑call income
Global X SuperDividend UCITS (SDIP)11.11%GlobalHigh‑yield equities
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call9.91%USCovered‑call income
iShares EM Dividend (SEDY)7.97%EMDividend equities
Xtrackers Global Select Dividend (XGSD)6.7%GlobalDividend equities

What this means for you

  • If you want maximum yield, the covered‑call ETFs dominate (12%–10%).
  • If you want global diversification, SDIP or XGSD are the cleanest options.
  • If you want growth + income, avoid covered‑call ETFs—they cap upside.
  • If you want emerging‑market exposure, SEDY is the highest‑yield EM option.